5 years after founding the LGBTQ+ Actual Property Alliance, Ryan Weyandt has stepped down from his management function with the group. The Alliance has named Mary Mancera as its interim chief govt officer.
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LGBTQ+ Actual Property Alliance CEO Ryan Weyandt has stepped down from his publish, based on a social media announcement on Dec. 29.
Ryan Weyandt
“In early December I chose to step away from the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance to invest time into personal growth, health, and family,” Weyandt mentioned on Fb. “This time has granted me clarity and perspective and I’m grateful for it. It’s been an amazing ride; I now conclusively can say my time steering the ship must be passed on, in order to make way for new leadership to carry the torch into the future.”
Weyandt mentioned the Alliance’s board of administrators has been conscious of his pending departure since September, the place he laid out a “six-month separation process” to make sure a clean transition. Senior Vice President of Trade Relations Mary Mancera has been promoted to interim CEO because the Alliance’s board begins the seek for a everlasting individual to fill the function.
“During this period, our Board’s top strategic priority will be to find the best individual to lead our skilled and dedicated Professional Staff and to partner with our Volunteer Leadership in maintaining a stable and effective Alliance,” the Alliance’s board mentioned in an electronic mail to members. “Ryan has played an important role in expanding our organization since its founding in 2020, helping establish and grow the influence of Alliance chapters across North America within the real estate space and well beyond. We are profoundly grateful for his service and all that he has accomplished during his tenure with us.”
Weyandt based the LGBTQ+ Actual Property Alliance amid the fallout over Nationwide Affiliation of Homosexual & Lesbian Actual Property Professionals (NAGLREP) founder Jeff Berger’s alleged mismanagement of the group, which included filling board roles with members of the family and expelling members who requested for extra transparency about NAGLREP’s non-profit filings. Positions as a former NAGLREP chapter president and Minnesota Realtors variety committee member garnered belief amongst 1000’s of NAGLREP members who had been on the lookout for a brand new group to name dwelling.
“Our charge is to be welcoming, inclusive and transparent in how we operate led by our elected board,” Weyandt mentioned in his first assertion because the Alliance’s CEO. “I am obviously honored to be appointed to this new role and look forward to many years of success for the Alliance and our members.”
Throughout his 4 years main the Alliance, Weyandt spearheaded a number of pivotal initiatives, together with the “Article 10 Rule” marketing campaign, which known as on the Nationwide Affiliation of Realtors’ Realtor Political Motion Committee (RPAC) to cease funding legislators sponsoring discriminatory payments, and the launch of a nationwide anti-LGBTQ state and federal invoice tracker.
The group additionally based “Stop Hate in Real Estate,” an initiative in cooperation with the California Affiliation of Realtors, the Asian Actual Property Affiliation of America, and the Nationwide Affiliation of Hispanic Actual Property Professionals to fight discrimination in opposition to numerous homebuyers.
The Alliance, underneath Weyandt’s steering, lobbied for passage of the Equality Act and rallied behind homesellers, homebuyers and actual property professionals going through anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, corresponding to Alliance member and Keller Williams crew chief Tom Wheeler who confronted threats for organizing Canyon County, Idaho’s first-ever Pleasure occasion in June 2024.
“It’s been an amazing ride; I now conclusively can say my time steering the ship must be passed on, in order to make way for new leadership to carry the torch into the future,” Weyandt mentioned of his legacy. “Like any parent enabling their child to stand on their own two feet before walking, my hope is that this affords the Alliance continued unprecedented growth.”
“… I’m exceedingly proud of the work that has been accomplished, the unprecedented growth and reputational privilege the org experienced, and the member experience and culture created with intent over five years,” he added. “Launching and surviving a pandemic in the face of a culture war and political lightning storm, in an industry shook by litigation and reformation, truly has been the ultimate professional test.”
Weyandt’s announcement garnered greater than 300 likes and greater than 100 feedback throughout Fb and LinkedIn. Commenters empathized with Weyandt’s want for a break, praised him for his management and wished him nicely on his subsequent chapter.
“Thank you for all you have done over the years for not only the LGBTQ community but all that have been silenced or have fought for a voice — I am so looking forward to seeing your next chapter,” one Fb commenter mentioned. “Much love and light coming your way.”
“You have accomplished in five years what many spend their entire careers striving to achieve and you remained true to yourself in the process,” added one other commenter on LinkedIn. “I’m so proud of you. “I look forward to seeing how the Alliance continues to build on the foundation set by your leadership. Thank you for your partnership in fair housing.”
